Sasa tsuboiana - 60-70 CM C5

Description
The Sasa (Sasa tsuboiana) is a decorative design element in the garden, which stands out with its bushy and dense growth. It prefers sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained, loose soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Sasa has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sasa is a bushy and dense growing bamboo that can reach a height of 1 - 2 metres and a width of 0.5 - 1.5 metres. It usually grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Use
Group planting, woodland edge, undergrowth

Root
Sasa tsuboiana is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.